We all have thoughts that can be seemingly absurd or self-contradictory. In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers reckon with their conflicting thoughts.
Part 1: After surviving breast cancer, comedian Ophira Eisenberg hates the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon.
Part 2: After the sudden death of his mom, Richard Kemeny feels numb to the world and ... Show More
Aug 22
Becoming Your Hero: Stories about embodying a role model
In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers transform into someone they admire—one quite literally, the other more figuratively.Part 1: While juggling climate science studies and a budding comedy career, Rollie Williams finds an unexpected niche impersonating his environment ... Show More
25m 47s
Aug 8
Sticky Fingers: Stories about theft
In this week’s episode, we explore what pushes someone to steal, and how it feels to be the one robbed.Part 1: With a potential cancer diagnosis looming and his health insurance about to vanish, David Crabb finds an envelope stuffed with $100 bills. Part 2: When Zakiya Whatley bo ... Show More
31m 36s
Dec 2024
How Will Ilana Glazer Help You Find The Funny When Everything Sucks In The World (and da clerb)?
In da clerb, we all fam - and we’re so thrilled to welcome Ilana Glazer to “clerb Curious” this week. Ilana stopped by to talk about her upcoming sophomore special, Human Magic, streaming on Hulu this Friday, December 20th! We’re talking about how she developed her new special, t ... Show More
59m 45s
May 8
Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen
This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental hea ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2024
PC Culture, Comedy & Our Trans Marriage - Jim & Nikki Norton
Jim Norton is a comedian, radio personality and podcaster. In 2023 he announced that he had married Nikki, a Norwegian webcam model who identifies as transgender (male-to-female). The two now have a YouTube channel together: https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandJimNYCJim initially ga ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2024
“The Internet is Not Reality” - Ari Shaffir
Ari Shaffir is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer. He has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast more than 60 times, often alongside fellow comics Shane Gillis and Mark Normand. He is the host of the You Be Trippin' Podcast (https://www.youtube.com ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2023
Ricky Gervais Show "Armageddon" Faces Backlash, PLUS is Kevin Hart on par with Chris Rock? AND Jeopardy Seinfeld kerfuffle!
According to a report by The Daily Mail, Netflix is under pressure to cut ableist slurs from the show "Armageddon," scheduled to be released in a week. In the special, Ricky Gervais jokes about terminally ill children and their involvement with a Make-A-Wish charity. The comment ... Show More
9m 35s
Nov 2024
Science Vs: The Funniest Joke in the World
When he rounded them up, he had a 100.
A few months ago, Wendy Zuckerman invited our own Latif Nasser to come on her show, and, of course, he jumped at the chance. Laughter ensued, as they set off to find the "The Funniest Joke in the World." When you just Google something like t ... Show More
42m 52s
May 7
Dara Ó Briain, chicken karahi, profiteroles and a primitivo
Angela and Nick pull out all the stops for a quick-witted comedian. Dara Ó Briain is an Irish comedian known for his incredible stand-up shows and TV-presenting prowess, including hosting BBC Two’s panel show Mock the Week, which ran for 17 years. Held in sky-high esteem by the c ... Show More
31m 41s